Beryllium

History of Beryllium


It was first discovered by Louis Nicolas Vauquelin (1763-1829)

Vauquelin found this element in France

Physical Properties/Uses/Occurance

Melting Point: 1278.0 °C (1551.15 K, 2332.4 °F)
Boiling Point: 2970.0 °C (3243.15 K, 5378.0 °F)
Freezing Poinr: 1278.0 °C (1551.15 K, 2332.4 °F)
Condensation point: 1501 K.
Color/Apearance: steel-gray, metallic
Other Propetties: Lightweight, rigid, and corrosion resistant.
Uses: Beryllium is used frequently in the structures air and spacecraft. It is also used in satellites and missiles.
Occurance: Beryllium is a relatively common element, but is rarely fould alone. It is often found in minerals.

Classification/Other Facts

Beryllium is a metal.

Beryllium's most commin state on earth is as a solid.

Beryllium has 12 isotopes. 11 of those are man made and radioactive. The one natural isotope is stable.

Pure berylliun costs $530 for 100g

Sources

http://www.chemicalelements.com/elements/be.html
http://www.periodic-table.org.uk/element-beryllium.htm
Book source:
Title: Beryllium (Understanding the Elements of the Periodic Table: Set 3)
Author: Rick Adair